You can now buy a The Shape Of Water sex toy and no-one’s sure how to feel about it

The film, which is up for Best Picture at the Oscars, tells the story of a mute janitor who strikes up a romantic and later sexual relationship with a mysterious amphibian creature

By Becky Pemberton

9th February 2018,4:43 pm

AN ADULT toy company has created a custom sex toy based on the Oscar-nominated film The Shape of Water – and it is bizarre.

The film, which is up for Best Picture, tells the story of a mute janitor who strikes up a romantic and later sexual relationship with a mysterious amphibian creature at the secret research facility where she works.

The Shape of Water sees mute Elisa find a connection with a mysterious amphibian

Creator Ere told Refinery29: “I thought the movie itself was beautifully done and the fact that they embraced something as intimate as the pairing in the movie between a fictional creature/man like they did was wonderful.

“I had definitely expressed interest in offering something to compliment the film, whether it was a new sculpt or a toy coloration on a pre-existing model.

“I believe that we are in a time where there’s a more open culture to acceptance of things different from us, and a natural curiosity to defer away from the Fifty Shades or Twilight sort of vibe that’s been thrown at us for a long time as far as romance films or films that embody fantasy love interests.”

So far there have been a number of satisfied customers who have left reviews on the Etsy page.

One said: “The pictures can’t do this boy any justice; he looks so much more beautiful in person!

“The marbling is fantastic and the hint of blue glow along the base is a great touch.”

More of the toys are due to be released in the run up to the Oscars on March 4, and they typically are priced at $50 (£36.17) for small, $70 (£50.63) for large and upwards to $90 (£65.11) for any custom designs.

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It’s been given a 15 certification by the BBFC due to “strong violence, language, sex, and nudity.”

The Shape of Water sees Sally Hawkins take on the role of mute janitor Elisa Esposito.

Here are the other Oscar nominations, alongside The Shape of Water.

The Academy is a 6,000-strong group made up of film industry professionals such as actors, directors and producers – making the awards stand-out against shows such as the Golden Globes as it is a vote by the nominees’ peers.